Mellrákra figyelmeztető jelek - amit minden nőnek tudni kell

A mellrák Magyarországon a nőket érintő egyik leggyakoribb rákbetegség.
Érdemes ezért állandóan odafigyelni a figyelmeztető rendellenességekre.
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Breast cancer warning signs every woman should know

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in Hungary.
It is estimated that 1 in 10 women will battle breast cancer in her lifetime.
It's therefore worth being constantly on the lookout for warning signs, starting with a breast exam.
While both arms rest at your sides, look at yourself in the mirror in a neutral posture.

Look for the following abnormalities:
a change in the size or shape of the breast,
dimpling or thickening of the skin or nipple,
persistent erythema or skin lesions around the nipple,
inward turning or retraction of the nipple (if not already present),
bleeding or unusual discharge from the nipple,
redness or pain,
a prominent vein on the surface of the breast,
unusual swelling of the upper arm.
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The following two postures are recommended:
Arms raised above or behind the head
Hands on hips, while squeezing the pectoral muscles.
The following two positions are helpful to check for any change in the size or shape of the breast and for any dimpling or indentation of the skin or nipple:
arms raised above or behind the head
or hands on the hips while the pectoral muscles are squeezed.
The following two postures will help you to observe more accurately:
a change in the size or shape of the breast,
dimpling or thickening of the skin or nipple.
To palpate your breasts, armpits and the area around your collarbone, it is a good idea to lie on your back so that the breast tissue is spread more evenly across your chest, making it easier to feel for lumps.

What to look out for:
Nodules, swelling, thickening in the breast or armpits, or enlarged lymph nodes above the collarbone.

How to do the self-examination lying down:
Raise your right shoulder by placing a towel or pillow underneath.
Stretch out your right arm and place your hand under your head.
Using the tips of your three middle fingers, press your chest inwards in a circular motion.
Make varying pressure with your fingers:
gently, moderately and firmly press inwards from the skin to the breast tissues, as far as possible to the muscles and ribs, before moving on to the next area with your fingers.
Examine the whole breast thoroughly, clockwise and counterclockwise.
Also press in on the nipples, applying varying degrees of pressure in a circular motion.
We also explore our armpits by hanging our arms loosely at our sides.
Start in the armpits and work towards the breasts, using small overlapping circular movements.
To examine your collarbone, press in gentle circular motions along this area.
Repeat the same steps on the left side.

How often should the breast self-examination be done?
Once a month.
When should you do a breast self-exam?
The best time to do a breast self-examination is one week after the start of your period.
If someone is no longer menstruating, pregnant, breastfeeding or has breast implants, the self-examination is done on the same day of each month.
It is very important to remember that breast self-examination is an additional method and in no way a substitute for breast screening!
Most breast lesions are not malignant (cancerous), but as a precautionary measure you should see a doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the lesions described here.